Sonic Origins

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  • Summary: Relive the classic collected adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD in the newly remastered Sonic Origins! From the iconic Green Hill Zone to the treacherous Death Egg Robot, you'll speed down memory lane to thwart the sinister plans ofRelive the classic collected adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD in the newly remastered Sonic Origins! From the iconic Green Hill Zone to the treacherous Death Egg Robot, you'll speed down memory lane to thwart the sinister plans of Doctor Robotnik in polished high definition! This latest version includes new areas to explore, additional animations, and a brand new Anniversary mode! Explore the classic Sonic titles in high-resolution, with all-new opening and ending animations for each title! New Unlockables: Complete various missions to collect coins to unlock new content, challenges, and Special Stages through the Museum. Classic and Anniversary Mode. Choose to Spin Dash your way through the numerous zones in Classic mode with the game's original resolution and limited lives, or the new Anniversary mode with unlimited lives and revamped fullscreen resolution.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 21, 2022
    95
    Sonic Origins is a fantastic celebration of 30 years of SEGA's spiky blue mascot, offering four of the best platformers money can buy and chucking in a bunch of great extras that long-time fans can appreciate. Regardless of where the Blue Blur head next, Sonic Origins is a reminder of just how damn good these timeless classics are.
  2. GamesBeat
    Jun 23, 2022
    90
    These games look great and play better than they ever have in HD. But what else do you get? As far as extras, not a ton. You do get a small museum mode, a boss rush, and some bonus missions. But compared to, say, the 3D explorable world with its multiple media museums from Sonic Jam, it’s a bit bare. But, hey, I’m not really here for bonuses. I’m here for those four games. And a few oddities aside, these are fantastic remasters. Even if you’re a Sonic fan who already owns these games in other compilations, Origins is worth it.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Jun 23, 2022
    85
    Sonic Origins is a must-have collection for fans old and new of the lightning-fast SEGA icon. The collection is designed to pay homage to and celebrate the beloved blue hedgehog, as well as to readjust the visual presentation without sacrificing the exquisitely vintage taste of the classic. The work of revising the original format in 16: 9 is nothing short of commendable, while the content offer - which offers different and intriguing replayability solutions - seemed abundant and adequate to the list price. The only blemish on the operation in our opinion is the decision to package some additional content in the form of paid DLC. A very questionable distribution choice which, however, given the cost at which it is proposed, we feel we can partly justify.
  4. Shacknews
    Jun 21, 2022
    80
    Sonic Origins is not only an excellent trip down memory lane for fans of the series, it’s also the perfect entry point for those looking to play them for the very first time. The games are all as beautiful as ever and control like a dream. There are also a plethora of bonus goodies that celebrate the iconic artwork and music of the platforming series. While it’s easy to get caught up in arguments about the current direction of the Sonic IP, Sonic Origins is a refreshing reminder that the original games are among the best 2D platformers ever made.
  5. GamingBolt
    Jun 24, 2022
    80
    Sonic Origins goes all-out in paying tribute to the iconic franchise's early years.
  6. Video Chums
    Jun 29, 2022
    70
    Sonic Origins does an excellent job with its presentation, bonus content, and modernizations of classic games. On the other hand, I wish more games were included even if they didn't get the royal treatment that the 4 titles here did.
  7. The Enemy
    Jun 21, 2022
    60
    As much as there are some modifications that might make the game more appealing to newer players, Sonic Origins is undoubtedly something designed for long-time fans, especially those who just want to have access to the classic games on the current platforms, without much concern for changes. If you, like me, can't even remember a time in your life when Sonic didn't exist, the collection can be a nice, if somewhat a simple, gift. For the rest of us, it might not seem interesting at all.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 46
  3. Negative: 8 out of 46
  1. yoh457
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    This is a great collection re release of 4 great games. The new features/additions of boss rush, mission modes, anniversary mode and theThis is a great collection re release of 4 great games. The new features/additions of boss rush, mission modes, anniversary mode and the additional playable characters and museum all make it worth buying in my opinion even though I already own the original 4 games on their original consoles. My one and only disappointment is the reduced screen size if you want to play the classic versions but it's not even a big deal and just takes a bit of getting used to. A 100% superior re release of old Sonic games over Sonic Colors Ultimate, for sure.… Expand
  2. Luisantunes
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    this is an amazing collection especially if you haven't played these classics yet
  4. RS-Vanchy213
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's amazing game love the anniversary mode and the Classic mode. All new modes are amazing this game is created for original fans and new players who love 2D Sonic Games or the gameplay of Sonic Mania.… Expand
  5. Radical2002
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Sonic Origins, in many ways, are the official, definitive way to play these classics. With widescreen, saves, infinite lives, the drop dash,Sonic Origins, in many ways, are the official, definitive way to play these classics. With widescreen, saves, infinite lives, the drop dash, museum mode, story mode and much more, it feels like a respectful tribute to the classic era of Sonic, lacking games like Sonic Spinball, Knuckles Chaotix and Sonic 3D: Flickies Island sadly.

    While the games do have some issues, like collision, progress resets and etc, they are few and far between to where they won't ruin your experience. Yes, they are annoying, and di peg the score down a bit, but I do recommend Origins.    … Expand
  6. MrDeibus
    Jun 24, 2022
    9
    An amazing collection, and the best way to play these classic games on current gen consoles.
  7. Creywis
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Sonic Origins is a good collection but with a few problems. These games are remasters that are better than the originals in every way. TheSonic Origins is a good collection but with a few problems. These games are remasters that are better than the originals in every way. The extra content is nice to have but the mission mode is amazing. But how I said, there are problems: The bugs in the game, the drop dash in Sonic 1,2 isn't as good as in the other versions because of the roll lock, a sound ist missing in Sonic CD and the list goes on. But These are Just little problems that don't make the game unplayable or broken. All in all a good collection.… Expand
  8. miaoumiam
    Jun 26, 2022
    0
    Jeux fait avec le cul tiré de la version smartphone, modèle économique fait pour vous faire raquer un maximum.
    Une honte, une arnaque.
    Games    Jeux fait avec le cul tiré de la version smartphone, modèle économique fait pour vous faire raquer un maximum.
    Une honte, une arnaque.
    Games made with the ass from the smartphone version, Economic Modele made to make you pay as much as possible.
    A shame, a scam.    … Expand

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